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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1915
Page
5
News from the war fronts describes Italy entering the Dardanelles campaign alongside Allied forces. It also notes German naval reverses in the Gulf of Riga and at Ossowetz, with Russian defenses and the shifting Baltic strategy impacting the march toward Petrograd. Reports mention Brest-Litovsk’s faltering position and possible abandonment.
Paris dispatch reports intensified artillery activity around Arras Montdidier and Rheims. In Champagne near Perthes Beausejour a violent hand grenade and bomb fight occurred and an enemy trench before Ville-sur-Touche was destroyed by a mine.
Berlin reports a British fleet of about 40 ships appeared before Zeebrugge and departed after coastal artillery fire. French attacks penetrated Vosges positions along Lingkopf Schratzmannel Barrenkopf, with counterattacks driving the enemy back at Lingekopf and close-quarter fighting on Schratzmannel and Barrenkopf lasting through the night.
Italian transports escorted by warships depart Naples Syracuse Taranto and Brindisi likely bound for the Dardanelles. German troops seize Ossowetz fortress after Russian evacuation as Russian counterattacks falter. French torpedo boats sink a German destroyer near Ostend. British fleet shells the Belgian coast between Zeebrugge and Leffrin. Japan pledges full munitions support to Russia while Axis forces push east of Kovno and seize Ossowetz. Prince Leopold and Mackensen army groups report gains. 3350 and 8350 prisoners captured with machine guns. Serbia yields on Albania, deepening Balkan entente tensions. Desperate Russian attacks near Bielsk fail. Brest Litovsk area remains largely unchanged with ongoing maneuvers.
The Italian general headquarters released an Aug. 23 statement detailing a successful repulsion of a raid on the upper Cordevole line near Lana Pass Salései. It notes slow completion of defences in Tolmino and a night attack on the Carzo front that secured several enemy trenches while the left wing held. Weak enemy probes in the Seibusi zone were repulsed.
Milan dispatch reports Prime Minister Pachitch of Serbia tells Corriere della Sera that Belgrade has given way to Italy on Albania. The interview notes a Balkan issue move toward Entente by adjusting Albanian policy.
Premier Pachitch discusses war phases and Austria’s attempts at a separate peace with Serbia, noting Serbian army inaction due to sanitary and reorganization needs. He says Serbia will fight with allies, seeks Bulgarian accord, and backs a friendly Adriatic solution with Italy. An exchange deal of prisoners is announced.
British warships bombarded the Belgian coast off Knocke today as shells fell near a factory between Zeebrugge and Lisseweghe. German coast guns answered briefly. smoke rose over Zeebrugge but no fires started.
Vienna reports severe fighting on the Russian theatre east of Loneve and Razna with stubborn enemy resistance. Transylvanian troops excel near Gola and Suchodol. 64th Infantry Regiment captures officers, men, and machine guns. Italian theatre notes repulsed attacks on Doberdo. Tolmino bridgehead bombarded. Tyrol artillery slackened. Three months since war with Italy began, Austrian front remains steadfast.
London reports Lieutenant Frederick William Campbell of the 1st Canadian Battalion received the Victoria Cross for bravery at Givenchy on June 15. He captured two machine guns, reached the German first line with one gun, and held a position under heavy fire until mortally wounded. He fired about 1000 rounds to halt a counter-attack before succumbing to wounds.
Zurich dispatch reports Austrian interior minister says 1566 Asiatic cholera cases were recorded on August 19. The tally reflects the severity of the outbreak as authorities monitor the spread and alert targets.
A dispatch from Petrograd reported that, in addition to prior German losses in the Riga battle, a German submarine was run ashore on the coast of Dago Island in the Baltic Sea just outside the Gulf of Riga, and is believed lost.
Official reports from Sofia and Constantinople state Turkey and Bulgaria have signed a treaty granting Bulgaria a direct railroad connection to the sea and Bulgaria agreeing to benevolent neutrality. The move signals the entente powers failing to unite the Balkan states for war against Turkey.
Berlin reports German troops have occupied the fortress of Ossowetz after it was evacuated by Russian forces. The German army headquarters stated the action occurred today as the advance continued in the region.
Petrograd reports a naval clash in the Gulf of Riga from Aug. 16 to 21. German forces suffered multiple sinkings while Russian guns and allied torpedoes claimed several enemy ships, including torpedo boats and possibly a dreadnought. The Sivutch is noted as the sole Russian casualty.
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Aug 23 report says Japan will mobilize all government and private resources to boost munitions for the Allies, especially Russia. Premier Okuma indicates Japan will give greater assistance to Russia to prosecute the war, though details are not discussed.
The 182 ton Martha Edmonds owned at Fowey was sunk near London on August 23. Her crew were rescued and landed safely.
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